Emmi Dessert Italia

What Emmi Dessert Italia does

Emmi Dessert Italia S.p.A. is an Italian B2B manufacturer of fresh spoon desserts (dolci freschi al cucchiaio) and ice creams, headquartered in Gattico-Veruno (Novara) and operating four production facilities in Gattico-Veruno, Pero (MI), Lasnigo (CO), and Campo Galliano (MO) with a workforce of approximately 450. The company was formed in 2018 through the merger of three Italian dessert businesses—A-27, Rachelli, and Italian Fresh Foods—and became the Italian dessert subsidiary of Swiss multinational dairy group Emmi Group (founded 1907). It commercializes three heritage brands—Rachelli (bio and biodynamic desserts and ice cream, founded 1935), Bontà Divina (indulgence desserts), and Sorbissimo (sorbets)—and organizes its offering into four product lines: Standard (tiramisù, panna cotta, cheesecake, profiteroles and other classic formats), Funzionali (bio, free-from, plant-based, alcohol-free), Premium (desserts in glass cups and ramekins), and Gelati e Sorbetti (organic and biodynamic ice creams and sorbets).

The company's commercial model is dual-track. On the proprietary side, it sells Rachelli, Bontà Divina, and Sorbissimo branded products through retail channels in Italy and internationally (including Germany and roughly ten other countries). On the contract-manufacturing side, it offers Private Label production—making desserts under client brands with full customization in format and recipe—and Exclusive Label services, in which it develops entirely new branded dessert concepts for clients from recipe ideation through packaging design. Pricing is quotation-based and not publicly disclosed.

Its go-to-market relies primarily on industry trade shows (Cibus, Tuttofood, PLMA in 2024) and a LinkedIn corporate presence, targeting food companies and retailers that need a manufacturer capable of spanning organic, biodynamic, gluten-free, plant-based, halal, kosher, and vegan product profiles. Operational credibility is anchored by an unusually broad certification portfolio—BRCGS, IFS Food, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, RSPO Supply Chain, Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade, Vegan Society, AIC gluten-free, Bioagricert organic, Demeter biodynamic, and Kosher—which collectively lower the qualification friction for retailers seeking a single multi-protocol dessert supplier. The company is private, has no independent funding history, and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emmi Group.

Name

Emmi Dessert Italia

Legal name

Emmi Dessert Italia S.p.A.

Website

https://emmidessert.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Emmi Dessert Italia S.p.A. is an Italian B2B manufacturer of fresh spoon desserts and ice creams, operating four Italian facilities under the heritage brands Rachelli, Bontà Divina, and Sorbissimo, and serving retailers and food companies via Private Label and Exclusive Label contract manufacturing as part of Swiss Emmi Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Novara

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Exclusive Label: The company creates entirely new exclusive dessert brands for clients, handling everything from recipe development to packaging design.
2. Branded Products: Sales of their own branded products including Rachelli (bio and biodynamic desserts and ice cream), Bontà Divina (indulgent desserts), and Sorbissimo (sorbets), sold in Italy and internationally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Emmi Dessert Italia S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of fresh spoon desserts and ice creams, operating through three owned brands (Rachelli, Bontà Divina, Sorbissimo) across four product lines (Standard, Functional, Premium, Gelati & Sorbetti). The company primarily serves business customers via Private Label and Exclusive Label contract manufacturing, producing customized desserts under client brands or developing entirely new exclusive dessert brands.

Product overview

Emmi Dessert Italia is a fresh spoon dessert manufacturer that operates through three main brands: Rachelli (bio and biodynamic ice creams, traditional desserts), Bontà Divina (indulgent desserts and innovative formats), and Sorbissimo (sorbet specialist). The company produces four product lines: Standard (classic Italian/international desserts like tiramisù, panna cotta, cheesecake), Funzionali (bio, free-from, plant-based, alcohol-free), Premium (desserts in premium packaging), and Gelati e Sorbetti (organic/biodynamic ice creams and sorbets). Additionally, the company offers Private Label manufacturing and Exclusive Label brand development services for business partners seeking customized or exclusive dessert solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rachelli: Traditional desserts and bio/biodynamic ice cream brand founded in 1935 in Milan, a global reference point for organic and biodynamic frozen desserts.
• Bontà Divina
• Sorbissimo

Products and services

• Rachelli Brand of traditional desserts and bio/biodynamic ice creams, established in 1935, recognized globally as a reference point for organic and biodynamic frozen desserts. Distributed via retail channels in Italy and internationally.
• Bontà Divina Brand specializing in indulgent and traditional desserts, combining decades of expertise with innovation and research into new flavors, trends, and formats. Distributed via retail channels in Italy and internationally.
• Sorbissimo Sorbet brand combining Italian ice cream tradition with innovation to produce intense-flavored sorbets with distinctive texture. Distributed via retail channels in Italy and internationally.
• Standard Product Line Product line of classic Italian and international spoon desserts including tiramisù, panna cotta, profiteroles (also in bakery version), cheesecake, truffle, babà and Black Forest cake. Offered as part of the company's catalog for branded and private label customers.
• Funzionali Product Line Functional product line addressing dietary needs, including Bio, free-from, plant-based, and alcohol-free desserts reinterpreted for specific nutritional requirements.
• Premium Product Line Premium product line featuring tiramisù and other desserts in glass cups, ramekins and various special formats, designed to be enjoyed visually before consumption.
• Gelati e Sorbetti Product Line Product line of organic and biodynamic ice creams and sorbets using certified and fair-trade ingredients, with attention to environmental, ecosystem, and producer considerations.
• Private Label Manufacturing Service Contract manufacturing service where Emmi Dessert Italia produces fresh spoon desserts under the client's brand, with customization in format and recipe tailored to the client's business objectives.
• Exclusive Label Development Service Full-service offering for creating entirely new exclusive dessert brands for clients, covering everything from recipe ideation and development to packaging design.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Rainforest AlliancecoreOthersRainforest Alliance certification holder for cocoa and coffee products, ensuring products meet environmental and social standards in tropical regions, protecting biodiversity and worker rights.
• FairtradecoreOthersFairtrade certification holder ensuring ethical sourcing practices and fair compensation for producers in the supply chain.
• Vegan SocietycoreOthersVegan Society certification holder confirming products are free from animal-derived ingredients and meet ethical and environmental standards.
• BioagricertcoreOthersOrganic certification body certifying products meet organic production standards without harmful chemical substances.
• DemetercoreOthersBiodynamic certification body ensuring highest organic standards, with products cultivated in harmony with nature according to biodynamic principles.
• Associazione Italiana Celiachia (AIC)coreOthersItalian Celiac Association providing gluten-free certification ensuring products are safe for celiac consumers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bindi: Italian manufacturer of desserts, cakes and frozen sweets serving retail and foodservice. Directly comparable in Italian dessert manufacturing and international distribution.
• Andros: French food group producing chilled desserts, dairy desserts and ice cream (e.g. Bonne Maman). Comparable in chilled/spoon dessert and frozen dessert manufacturing.
• Bakkavor: Leading manufacturer of fresh prepared foods and desserts, largely private label for major retailers. Overlaps strongly with Emmi's perishable prepared dessert and private-label model.
• Mademoiselle Desserts: European private-label and branded dessert/patisserie manufacturer for retail and foodservice. Mirrors Emmi Dessert Italia's contract-manufacturing and private-label dessert model.

Broad incumbents

• Dr. Oetker: International food company producing chilled and packaged desserts. Broad incumbent with overlapping dessert product lines across European retail.
• Lactalis Nestlé Chilled Desserts: Major producer of chilled dairy desserts across Europe. Large incumbent overlapping in chilled/spoon dessert manufacturing and private label.
• Froneri: Global ice cream and frozen dessert manufacturer (Nestlé/R&R JV) producing branded and private-label products. Larger incumbent overlapping in ice cream and sorbet manufacturing.

Regional players

• Sanson: Italian ice cream and frozen dessert producer serving retail and foodservice. Comparable regional Italian frozen dessert manufacturer.
• Sammontana: Italian producer of ice cream and frozen desserts and pastries. Comparable Italian frozen dessert manufacturer competing in similar categories.

Emerging players

• Gü Desserts: Premium chilled indulgence dessert brand for retail. Comparable in the premium spoon/pot dessert niche though narrower in scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emmidessertitalia

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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